Caramel Icing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. whipping cream
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 stick margarine

Preparation

Bring to a boil in a heavy, large pan 2 cups sugar and whipping cream.
In a small pan or skillet, caramelize 1/4 cup sugar.
Stir to keep from burning.
When caramelized, add to the cream and sugar mixture.
Cook until soft ball forms in cold water.
This only takes a few minutes.
Take off heat; add vanilla and margarine.
Beat with mixer until thick.
If too thick, add a little milk.